Former Browns Pro Bowler Tashaun Gipson suspended for six games

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Cleveland Browns safety Tashaun Gipson has been suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s doping policy.

Gipson is currently a free agent, but he spent the first four seasons of his career between 2012 and 2015 with the Browns after being signed as an undrafted free agent.

The 33-year-old had a great few years in Cleveland. His best season was 2014, when he recorded 52 tackles, six interceptions, one forced fumble, eight passes defensed and one defensive touchdown. His performance earned him a Pro Bowl selection.

Gipson also had a strong year in 2013, recording 95 tackles, five interceptions, 12 passes defended and one defensive score.

Since the end of his tenure with the Browns, Gipson has played for four different ballclubs, most recently spending two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.

While Gipson isn’t the same Pro Bowl-caliber defender he was during his time in Cleveland, he’s still productive. In 2023, he recorded 60 tackles, a sack and a pick in 16 games with the 49ers, helping the club to a Super Bowl appearance.

The University of Wyoming product has also spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans and Chicago Bears.

Gipson was one of the best players remaining on the free agent market, but his status has certainly suffered now that he will be unavailable for about a third of the 2024 season.